MRMC RT-14 User manual

RT-14
Quick Start Guide
Part number: MRMC-1473-01
Product code: MRMC-1188-04

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RT-14 Quick Start Guide
Part number: MRMC-1473-01 
Product code: MRMC-1188-04
© 2019 Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, or translated
by any means — graphical, electronic, or mechanical — including
photocopying, recording, taping, or storage in an information retrieval
system, without the express written permission of Mark Roberts Motion
Control.
Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information in this
document is accurate and up to date, Mark Roberts Motion Control
continuously strives to improve their products and may make changes to
the hardware, firmware, and software described in this document. Mark
Roberts Motion Control therefore cannot be held responsible for any
error or omission in this document.
All product names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact information
Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd. 
Unit 3, South East Studios
Blindley Heath
Surrey 
RH7 6JP
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] (sales and general enquiries) 
[email protected] (customer support)
Web: www.mrmoco.com 
www.mrmocorentals.com

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Contents
Chapter 1 Quick start ..................................................................... 1
Important safety instructions ...............................................1
Power and connections................................................ 1
General care...................................................................1
Location .........................................................................2
Intellectual property.....................................................2
Overview ................................................................................. 2
Connecting the cables ...........................................................3
Example of a rig connected using the RT-14 ............4
Appendix 1 Troubleshooting ............................................................ 8
Typical symptoms, causes, and actions ...............................8
Managing LAN addresses with Flair..........................9
Appendix 2 Front panel................................................................... 13
Panel summary.....................................................................13
LEDs .............................................................................13
Switch ...........................................................................14
Appendix 3 Rear panel .................................................................... 15
Panel and connector summary...........................................15
Connector pin-out information.........................................17
Serial Out connector ..................................................17
HHB connector...........................................................17
MIMIC 1 connector ...................................................18
MIMIC 2 connector ...................................................19
Video In connector.....................................................20
Rig/Heads connector..................................................20
Triggers connector......................................................21
LTC In connector........................................................22
E-Stop bolt connector ................................................22
E-Stop connector ........................................................23
24V In connector........................................................23
Appendix 4 Specifications............................................................... 24
I/O Formats .................................................................24
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Mimic inputs......................................................25
E-stop for Bolt....................................................26

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Chapter 1 Quick start
Important safety instructions
To ensure the best from the product, please read this manual carefully.
Keep it in the safe place for future reference.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the
unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
Power and connections
This unit must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earth connection.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet.
When not using the unit for a long period of time, ensure that
the AC power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
The AC wall outlet should be installed near to the unit and be
easily accessible.
Do not plug in or attempt to operate an obviously damaged
unit.
General care
Do not force switches or external connections.
When moving the unit, disconnect the mains cable and then
disconnect the long umbilical cable.
Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or
aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the unit. Use a clean dry
cloth.
Do not use around flammable gas. All electrical equipment can
generate sparks that can ignite flammable gas.
Keep the equipment dry. The system has not been made
weatherproof. Do not use with wet hands.

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Keep away from pets and children. The head has powerful
motors that can pinch, so take care not to get your hands
trapped in the head or cabling.
Keep cables tidy. Use cable ties to keep them out of harm’s way.
If you have a head with slip rings then make use of them; avoid
running any cables between the base and the rotating head or
camera.
Location
Installation of this unit should be away from sources of excessive heat,
vibration, and dust.
Intellectual property
This product includes confidential and/or trade secret property.
Therefore, you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse
engineer, or decompile contents thereof.
Overview
Thank you for using the RT-14 from Mark Roberts Motion Control
(MRMC). The RT-14 is an Ethernet controlled interface unit between
Flair Motion Control Software and MRMC Motion Control and
Broadcast rigs.

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Connecting the cables
The minimum configuration is 24V power and Ethernet connected to a
PC or laptop. The RT-14 has its own IP address and a successful
connection can be seen in Flair motion control software. You can then
attach the devices that are needed to complete the particular rig
configuration desired. The following is a basic setup using the RT-14.
Ethernet hub
Power Supply:
120-240 Volts
5V
24 V DC
ETHERNET for Camera
Flair dongle
cable in USB
port
ETHERNET
24V IN
Device used to trigger input to
Flair or output from Flair. For
connector pin-outs see page 21.
Triggerdevice

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Example of a rig connected using the RT-14
The RT-14 has the following main features:
Provides Data Link output, for example, to larger or
legacy-type rigs
Provides Serial output
ETHERNET RIG/HEAD
PC running Flair
Motion Control
Software
24V 5A
3-hole plug, 
24 Volts DC
Example rig
Hand held Box
Emergency
stop button
next to PC
HHB
ESTOP

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Provides Hand Held box, or HHB, interface
Provides E-Stop interface for BOLT and other rigs
Provides MIMIC inputs and outputs for Pan bars, Focus and
Zoom controllers
Receives Linear Timecode (LTC)
Provides an interface to input and output triggers
Provides BNC video input for syncing FLAIR via internal sync
generator

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Notes